Daewoo american style

[booner]

Hiya, ive a fridge freezer as listed, been good to us for maybe 12 years, freezer working perfectly it seems, but fridge not cooling now, whats the most likely remedy, im all good for replacing it if need be but a mission to isolate the water input lol, no water stop valve to it so repair is handier but thought id ask the question, thank you in advance

 

[Wayners]

Duel cooler?
Some vent cold air from freezer to the fridge

 

[booner]

How would i check that , thanks for replying but i dont know if this is a duel cooler

 

[mattylad]

It is not likely to be a dual cooling appliance, most Daewoo cool the fridge by taking cold air from the freezer compartment.

Usually on the freezer side, the rear panel can be removed, this gives access to the gubbins.
It is likely that the drain hole at the bottom is blocked and it has frozen up.

Initially if you can defrost it completely by turning it off for a day it may clear any ice blockage itself, if it does not you will need to open the rear panel and clean through the hole at the bottom with a thin thing (like a knitting needle)

 

[booner]

Il give that a try, just trying to whittle down the freezer first lol

 

[booner]

Just a wee update for anyone who cares lol, didnt defrost it yet, i put a bottle of water in the door of the freezer yesterday and its still not frozen, also, some items of food are rock hard still but some have a bit of give when pressed hard... think im looking at a replacement at this stage am i !!!

 

[booner]

So, the freezer part isnt getting cold enough either, theres still ice cubes in the ice cube automatic dispensing tray but they are not rotating out even tho they are frozen?? anyone any where any thoughts, im determined to try and defrost it as already advised but juat wanted to mention the ice cube tray not emptying anymore

 

[pto]

fan motor not turning

 

[booner]

fan motor not turning

Thanks for the reply, big job or get rid

 

[booner]

Builder and handy man in my old age, but this defo not my field lol

 

[pto]

Not a big job

 

[mattylad]

I have often repaired mine.
If the compressor has gone then thats time I get a new one but emptying everything into boxes and keeping it cool while stripping the freezer down to clear whats behind the panel does not take too long, fill the fridge and don't open the door to it while doing it.
If the freezer is all blocked up then that may also prevent stuff getting frozen well enough.
Or if you have a faulty or iced up door seal that may allow stuff to cool.

General cleaning of the whole thing, removing all ice may work.
Once you have done it you will realize how simple it is to do.

 

[booner]

Ive now emptied freezer, haven't defrosted it but overnight its pretty much defrosted itself, ice cube tray now just water too, not really sure where i go from here

 

[jj4091]

Leave for 48 hours to ensure complete defrost, you can get large blocks of ice forming in compartments at the bottom of some freezers which you cant'see. leave the door open during the process. Then try again. As has been said check the fan motor is turning and the blades and bottom of the impeller are clean. Alos look for a duct that the air can blow from the freezer up to the fridge and make sure that is not obstructed

 

[booner]

Thanks for the reply, il respond when its defrosted..... i cant get the back panel off, its solid with ice behind it and some in front